We need a united front against Islamic State and Assad happens to be the decisive power that can fight them. But the situation is preposterous because we also have to respect the calls for change. I would be in favor of a dignified change.
AHMED CHALABIThe issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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The Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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The view that we hold in Iraq now is this – that democracy is associated with elections. I believe that elections are possible.
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Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master?
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Do not seek to find a reason why elections are not possible. Seek to make them possible, and they will be possible.
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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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I call on the international community to be fair to the Iraqi people. My position is that we respect international resolutions but in return demand justice and accountability for those who stole Iraq’s money.
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All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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Already, Islamic State has broad support in many cities there. And when they get there, it will once again come as a great surprise to everybody.
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Iraq will not allow any action on its soil that could harm the U.S. We don’t want any action from our soil to target our neighbors.
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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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The fight against corruption is not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations.
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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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